Gabriela Mundo is a Guatemalan attorney and holds a Master's degree in Constitutional Law. In August 2022, she joined the DPLF team as Senior Program Officer for Central America. In this position, she is dedicated to monitoring and providing technical assessments of the selection processes for high magistrate positions, based on existing international standards and best practices in this area. Additionally, she addresses the obstacles and challenges faced by judicial independence in the region, as well as the protection of justice operators in their role as human rights defenders. Gabriela also focuses on the intersection between corruption and human rights, with a particular emphasis on the role of civil society in the fight against corruption.
Before joining DPLF, Gabriela served as the Director of Cooperation and International Relations at the Human Rights Ombudsman’s Office (PDH) in Guatemala. During her tenure, she managed, coordinated, and articulated technical and financial cooperation at both national and international levels. She was also responsible for establishing international relations to fulfill the PDH’s mandate.
With over 17 years of professional experience, Gabriela has held various roles, including positions in justice system institutions in Guatemala, consultancy for international organizations, teaching, parliamentary advisory, and litigation attorney.
Her solid educational background includes a degree in Law and Notary from the Centro Universitario de Occidente of the San Carlos University in Guatemala, as well as a Master's degree in Constitutional Law from the same university. Additionally, she has completed specialized studies in human rights and international human rights mechanisms.